Comments on: L.A. Times Reporter Blasts Adoption & Orphan Care Summit

By: :: Suzanne ::

:: Suzanne :: — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:50:34 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that the Adoption BlogPost RoundUp round-up is up!

By: :: Suzanne ::

:: Suzanne :: — Fri, 25 May 2007 23:29:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing the summit with us.

By: Laura Christianson

Laura Christianson — Wed, 16 May 2007 22:43:48 +0000

Erin,
In answer to your question, most of the presentations were general “awareness-building,” but various grant and loan programs were discussed, particularly during the “breakout” workshop times.
I also picked up literature from several organizations that provide adoption assistance. When I get some time, I’ll write a post about what I learned about those organizations.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:42:38 +0000

I read your article about the Adoption and Orphan Care Summitt. My husband and I are the proud parents of two children, ages 4 and 18 months, that were adopted in the United States. I am responding to the piece in the article, “what are you going to do about it?”. We would love to adopt another child, but with both of us being teachers, the cost of adoption keeps us from doing so. Was there any discussion at the Summit about programs that will help families fund adoptions?

By: Esther

Esther — Wed, 16 May 2007 02:08:15 +0000

I’m so glad you went to the Summit. Our current adoption agency was supposed to be there….
Best wishes, Esther

By: Becky B

Becky B — Tue, 15 May 2007 00:31:50 +0000

GREAT post and thanks for the TRUTH!!! I love that organization and what they are doing to promote adoption – we NEED that!!!

By: Jenn Doucette

Jenn Doucette — Mon, 14 May 2007 21:09:53 +0000

Whoohooo – you go girl! Considering the fact that the conference focused so much on unity of purpose, it doesn’t really surprise me to see it attacked by the media so quickly.
Thanks for reporting the facts and keeping us united.

By: Tom Davis

Tom Davis — Mon, 14 May 2007 21:02:37 +0000

Your post is right on target. Some folks simply have ‘a bone to pick’ and can’t see any good because of their biases. This was a great event designed to help the least of these in a selfless way.

By: Aimee'

Aimee' — Mon, 14 May 2007 20:17:59 +0000

I’ve been waiting to hear about your trip to the Summit. I find this post so interesting and well said. What Focus on the Family, FamilyLife, Stephen Curtis Chapman, and others are doing comes from a pure heart! They are mirroring our Father’s heart: to care for orphans. Period. God is on the move and Christians are responding to that call! Praise God!!